Quick Verdict · who it fits
HOTWORX fits owner-operators looking for a mature fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$289K - $830K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$20K
System size (Item 20)
797 +95
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
10+ yrs
Company-owned units
7
Model HOTWORX's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
719
Total units open
141 franchised outlets
Units opened last year
5 franchised outlets ceased operations
Units closed last year
+137 units
Net unit growth
2024 vs. 2023
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How HOTWORX ranks against 162 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
43rd pct · of 162 peers
Franchise fee
6th pct · of 162 peers
System size
95th pct · of 162 peers
Fitness & Wellness industry averages
Avg investment
$437K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
162
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOTWORX | Disclosed | $20K | $289K - $830K | — | 797 |
| Pvolve DevelopmentSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $419K - $829K | 7% | 28 |
| JazzerciseBiggest system | Disclosed | $1K | $2K - $3K | 20% | 5,092 |
| Next HealthTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $80K | $1.7M - $2.3M | 9% | 5 |
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Brand Analysis
The 2026 FDD prices an Anytime Fitness franchise at $539,329 to $905,482 and charges a flat $842 monthly royalty, not a percentage. Every Item 7 line item, the four revenue quartiles, and the fee clause most cost pages have never read.
Brand Analysis
Club Pilates' 2026 FDD shows total investment of $403K to $1.0M, a $65K franchise fee, and an 8% royalty. As the largest reformer-Pilates franchise system in the U.S., the brand has proven unit economics — and is also subject to the Xponential parent-company risk that affects every Xponential brand. Here's the math.
Brand Analysis
Crunch Fitness' 2026 FDD shows an investment range of $2.15M to $5.37M, a low-tier $35K franchise fee, and a 5% royalty. The wide range reflects two very different gym formats — Standard and Signature. Here's how to read the math and which buyer profile fits.
HOTWORX requires a $19,950 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $288,890–$830,380, per the most recent FDD on file.
HOTWORX is franchised by Hotworx Franchising, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. HOTWORX discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, HOTWORX has 797 total locations, with 95 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, HOTWORX discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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